Friday, November 6, 2015
Mrs Brown: (Handing me her ticket.) “Can you tell me where this seat’s at?” Bartender: “Any Usher can help you with that. Would you like a drink or snack to […]
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMWednesday, November 4, 2015
Gay Brown: (To Girl Brown.) “Do you remember Christina Ricci? She was obese and now she’s super skinny?” Girl Brown: “Dude, she was never obese.” Gay Brown: “She was big as […
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMMonday, November 2, 2015
Dear Broadway Adjacent, I’d really wanted to see Matilda during my last visit to NYC, but my husband talked me out of it saying that it was for kids. We […]
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMFriday, October 30, 2015
Mrs. Brown: “How much is Wicked today?” Agent: “I’m sorry Wicked doesn’t have a show today.” Mrs. Brown: “If it did, what would it cost.” Agen…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMWednesday, October 28, 2015
Mr. Brown: ” Do you serve nachos?” Bartender: “No, sorry, but we have some snacks…” (Indicating display of snacks.) Mr Brown: “How about a fruit and ch…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMMonday, October 26, 2015
Soon-to-be Mrs. Brown: “Can I check my wedding dress?” Coat Check Girl: “Sure, it’s in a bag. We don’t need to know what’s in each bag…” Soon-…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMSaturday, October 24, 2015
Mr Brown: (Handing me his iPhone.) “Can you get me these exact seats to Wicked cheaper?” Agent: “No. I’m a Ticket Broker, this site you’re showing me, is Telech…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMThursday, October 22, 2015
A middle-aged white woman walks into the store and silently stands by the door, not approaching the desk. Agent: “Hello!” M’lady Brown: “Do you mind if I just stand …
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMTuesday, October 20, 2015
Saturday at 12:30pm: Mr Brown: “Can I make it to the Statue of Liberty and back before the 2:00 PM show?” Agent: “Sure, if you started out around 7:00 AM. It’s [R…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMSunday, October 18, 2015
Overheard in the lower lounge of a Broadway Theater… Mr. Brown: “Have you seen this show?” Porter: “Yes.” Mr. Brown: “It’s kinda boring? No?” …
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMFriday, October 16, 2015
A former coworker told me this story, a few months ago, prefacing it with, “I just pretended I was you…” Mrs Brown: “I don’t want to see a show with […]
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMWednesday, October 14, 2015
They say, whoever they are, that the only stupid question is the question left unasked. I disagree. Assignment #16: Practical Mr Brown: “If I don’t like the show can I […]
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMMonday, October 12, 2015
At this one particular Broadway theater, the show-is-about-to-start bell is rung at exactly five minutes ’til showtime. At that moment, the in-house, orchestra level bar closes. But, …
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMSaturday, October 10, 2015
Brown: “Thank you. Your guidance and advice have invaluable.” Brown: “You’ve made my trip! Not only getting me the hottest ticket in town, but going above and beyon…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMThursday, October 8, 2015
Some questions I get so often, I’ve often thought I should create a mimeographed handout…so here we go…etiquette class is now in session. But remember what I always say, &#…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMTuesday, October 6, 2015
People want what they want and won’t settle for anything less, Even if they can’t get what they want, they continue to ask for it. It’s almost as if they […]
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMSunday, October 4, 2015
Mr. Brown: “I need tickets to The Book of Mormon.” Agent: “For which performance?” Mr. Brown: “Tonight.” Agent: “For how many?” Mr. Brown: &#…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMFriday, October 2, 2015
Mrs. Brown: “Where’s the nearest Dunkin’ Donuts?” Agent: “I’m not sure, you should ask the concierge.” Mrs. Brown: “You got something against Dunk…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMWednesday, September 30, 2015
Bartender: “Is this your first time?” Mr. Brown: “In America, yes. I saw it in Melbourne with my wife, it must be, 20 years ago now.” Bartender: ‘Wow, you must&…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMMonday, September 28, 2015
Some questions I get so often, I’ve often thought I should create a mimeographed handout…so here we go…etiquette class is now in session. But remember what I always say, &#…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMSaturday, September 26, 2015
Mr Brown: “Vodka/tonic with lime. Make it a good pour…” Bartender: “That’ll be fifteen dollars, I’ll be as generous as you…” Mr Brown: “…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMThursday, September 24, 2015
Mama Brown: (Handing Agent pick-up slip.) “I’m picking these tickets up…” Agent: (Showing tickets.) “Here you go, four tickets, tenth-row center, on the aisle for Aladd…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMWednesday, September 23, 2015
Dear BwayAdjacent – A friend of mine is a photographer, well, I am the photographer. Is it ok to snap a few during a performance? I am sure it isn’t, […]
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMTuesday, September 22, 2015
Browns w/Small Child: “I’d like three tickets to Phantom of the Opera, please.” Agent: “No problem. May I ask how old your child is?” Browns w/Small Child: “A very advanced…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMSunday, September 20, 2015
They say, whoever they are, that the only stupid question is the question left unasked. I disagree. Assignment #15: Punctual Brown: “What time, exactly, does the eight o’clock s…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMFriday, September 18, 2015
For a short time, the Broadway Bar company for which I work had all bars serving coffee. It was successful in some houses, very in fact, yet at most, completely […]
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMWednesday, September 16, 2015
I get to meet the odd celebrity from time to time. While they certainly won’t remember meeting me, I won’t forget meeting them…This post was originally published April 29,…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMTuesday, September 15, 2015
This one I wholeheartedly forgive…but it’s still funny. Overheard last night Hand To God: Bartender: (Making small talk.) “So what else have you see this trip?” Herr …
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMMonday, September 14, 2015
They say, whoever they are, that the only stupid question is the question left unasked. I disagree. Assignment #14: Mr Brown: “Does this play have a lot of words?” You be [̷…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMSunday, September 13, 2015
In honor of Mamma Mia’s long-running show’s end, I give you my favorite Mamma Mia Overheard… Sassy Brown: “May I ask you a question?” Bartender: “If you a…
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AMSaturday, September 12, 2015
Vender: “Bottled water, snacks. Red or white wine.” Older Brown: (To his companion.) “I got an aisle seat so I could stretch my legs. Why do they keep coming up […]
SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM 
